PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION (2024/2999(RSO))
On setting up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
B-10-2024-0216
Conference of Presidents
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Parliament decides to set up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield for 12 months with 33 members to assess and counter foreign interference, disinformation, and hybrid threats.¶¶¶ The committee will examine existing and planned EU laws and policies, propose remedies, and follow up on previous work, with provisions for confidential meetings and a final report by January 2026.¶¶¶
Key points
- Sets up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield with 33 members for a term of 12 months starting from its constituent meeting.¶¶¶
- The committee will assess legislation and policies for loopholes exploitable by malicious interference, covering areas like the European Democracy Shield, cooperation among agencies, and media literacy.¶¶¶
- It will evaluate the impact of online platforms, critical infrastructure, hybrid threats including cyberattacks and deepfakes, and the role of malicious actors.¶¶¶
- The committee will develop suggestions to remedy gaps and improve the EU's legal and institutional framework, and assess the activities of the Commission and the European External Action Service.¶¶
- It will counter information campaigns from malign third countries, follow up on INGE 1 and INGE 2 reports, and contribute to institutional resilience.¶¶¶
- The committee will maintain relations with EU institutions, member states, and partners in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and the Western Balkans to counter Russian manipulation.¶
- Meetings involving confidential evidence or personal data will be held in camera, and witnesses may request confidential testimony.¶
- Lists of people invited to public meetings and minutes will be made public; confidential documents will be handled per Rule 227 and used only for the final report.¶¶
- The committee may present a mid-term report and must present a final report by January 2026 with findings and recommendations.¶
Who is affected
- The special committee members and staff, who will carry out the responsibilities and adhere to confidentiality rules.¶¶
- EU institutions and bodies, member state authorities, and international partners, who will be engaged by the committee.¶
- Witnesses and experts providing testimony, who may request confidential sessions.¶